Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released Advt No. NCL/SING/HR/Direct-Recruitment/2026-27/125 for 577 posts of HEMM Operator (Trainee), Paramedical Staff, and Overseer (Civil). Online applications started 9 April 2026 and will close 1 May 2026 at www.nclcil.in.
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)NCL Various Posts Syllabus Details 2026Advt No – NCL/SING/HR/Direct-Recruitment/2026-27/125 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Skill / Trade / Practical Test, where applicable.
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
HEMM Operator posts are selected mainly through a common CBT followed by document and medical checks, while Paramedical and some practical posts may also include a skill or practical test.
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Exam Pattern
| Post Group | Exam Pattern | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEMM Operator (Trainee) | Common CBT | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paramedical Staff | Separate CBT | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Overseer (Civil) | Separate CBT | 100 | 90 Minutes |
- Question type: Objective MCQ.
- Language: English and Hindi.
- No negative marking is reported for these papers.
Detailed Syllabus
Common Syllabus Areas
The recruitment exam broadly covers technical/professional knowledge, general awareness, reasoning, and basic aptitude, with post-wise variation in the technical section.
For HEMM Operator (Trainee)
- Road signs and traffic rules.
- Motor Vehicle Act and road safety.
- Elementary knowledge of HEMM machines.
- Basic automobile and machine parts.
- General awareness and current affairs.
- Basic mathematics and mental ability.
For Paramedical Staff
- Professional subject knowledge related to the applied paramedical post.
- Nursing, pharmacy, lab techniques, radiography, ECG, optometry, or other medical basics depending on the post.
- General awareness, reasoning, arithmetic, and language basics.
For Overseer (Civil)
- Building materials and construction.
- Surveying.
- Estimation and costing.
- RCC and steel basics.
- Strength of materials.
- Water supply, sanitation, roads, and civil engineering basics.
- General awareness and aptitude.
Preparation Tips
- First prepare the common section of reasoning, basic aptitude, and general awareness because it helps across all three post groups.
- Then focus on your post-specific technical subject, because that section is the most important part of the exam.
- Solve CBT-style mock tests in Hindi and English to improve speed for the 90-minute paper.
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FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the total number of vacancies? | 577 posts. |
| Which posts are included? | HEMM Operator (Trainee), Paramedical Staff, and Overseer (Civil). |
| What is the selection process? | CBT, skill/practical test if applicable, document verification, and medical examination. |
| What is the exam duration? | 90 minutes. |
| Is there negative marking? | No negative marking is reported in the available pattern summaries. |
| Is the syllabus same for all posts? | No, the technical/professional section changes according to the post, but aptitude and awareness parts are common in structure. |
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